You might not think that attending a funeral is a great way to end a retreat, but–surprise, surprise! It was. How did I end up attending a funeral at the…

The famous battle cry “Retreat!” is an excellent name for the spiritual practice of leaving one’s environment and taking time out for prayer, rest, and renewal. It’s an excellent name…

I had a change of plans this summer–well, more than one–that caused some Franciscan stirrings. When last I wrote, I was taking Latin this summer. But avid readers know that,…